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2015 legislative news: Florida overhauls its elder guardianship system
Most of the 2015 legislative changes to our Probate and Trust Codes …
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When does a court lack “procedural jurisdiction” to appoint a guardian?
Adelman v. Elfenbein, — So.3d —-, 2015 WL 5026178 (Fla. 4…
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Can a ward sue the attorney for his former court-appointed guardian for malpractice?
Saadeh v. Connors, — So.3d —-, 2015 WL 3875682 (Fla. 4…
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Must read for Florida guardianship lawyers: Sarasota Herald-Tribune’s special investigative series: “Elder guardianship: A well-oiled machine”
A special multi-part investigative series published by the Sarasota Herald-Tribune entitled Elder …
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Does judge’s independent investigation of facts in guardianship proceeding = disqualification?
1st DCA: What’s the test for “competency” when it comes to executing a preneed guardianship designation; and when’s a probate judge authorized to disregard an otherwise valid designation?

Can arguing for the appointment of a court-appointed guardian to handle litigation for an incapacitated adult if she previously executed a valid DPOA get you (and your lawyer) sanctioned?
4th DCA: Jasser v. Saadeh and the “prisoner’s dilemma” as metaphor for settlement “agreements” in guardianship litigation
Jasser v. Saadeh, 97 So.3d 241 (Fla. 4th DCA July 18,…
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